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Vini Jr. may miss El Clasico after red card for pulling Villarreal defenders hair

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Vini Jr. May Miss El Clasico After Red Card For Pulling Villarreal Defender's Hair

By IANS News October 11, 2026 • 09:50 AM View: 79

Vini Jr: Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior could miss the first El Clasico of the 2026-27 La Liga season after being sent off during his side’s 1-0 victory over Villarreal at the Santiago Bernabeu for pulling opponent's hair.

The Brazilian winger received a straight red card in the 72nd minute following a VAR review that caught him pulling Villarreal defender Nathan Saliba’s hair.

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